Proposal would allow drivers to trade personal data for potentially lower insurance rates
AB 311 would change California insurance law by allowing drivers to opt in to being tracked through telematics, which transmits data to insurance companies.
With special ed aides in high demand, LBUSD launches adult school class to help fill vacancies
The course at the Long Beach School for Adults aims to train special education instructional aides to work in Long Beach Unified.
Life sentence upheld for man convicted of kidnapping, raping 16-year-old
A state appeals court refused to overturn it.
Motorist killed in single-car crash into 710 freeway wall, CHP says
The deadly crash was reported shortly after midnight.
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California’s crack down on state park no-shows starts
Rules about refunds are changing, and If you no-show three times in a calendar year, you’ll be banned from making a reservation for a year.
Long Beach will soon start planning budget cuts; here’s how you can weigh in
A proposed city budget — with expected reductions — will be revealed soon. Then you can give your opinion during a series of hearings and meetings.
California bans ‘sell by’ food labels to reduce food waste and confusion
Manufacturers selling food in California must now use two standardized labels — a “Best if Used By” label for peak quality and “Use By” label for product safety.
Man arrested after police standoff in Wrigley area
Initial reports were that he was threatening people with a box cutter. We’ll update this as we learn more.
A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-off.
Many more dead birds are washing onto Southern California beaches. Scientists say warmer water is causing them to starve.
The Pike sells for $50 million; new owner plans $20 million in improvements before Olympics
The new owners say they want to make the outdoor mall more appealing to Long Beach locals.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
Trump’s order would have upended widely held views that the 14th Amendment confers citizenship on everyone born in the U.S., excluding only the children of foreign diplomats and those born to a…